Lead UAV Propulsion Engineer - Jet Engines & Testing
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking an experienced propulsion engineer to join the Air Dominance & Strike Propulsion Integration team working on Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. You will lead design, testing, and integration efforts across propulsion systems and collaborate with vendors to deliver resilient, high-performance hardware. You will design and test components, coordinate demonstrations, and provide CAD support while supporting field tests and travel as #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries
$166k - $220k
...Dominance & Strike Propulsion Integration team is... ...Strike Propulsion Engineers own the full development... ...and flight test, ensuring high-performance... ...'LL DO Serve as a lead or key contributor... ...air vehicles (UAVs). Design, fabricate... .... Experience with jet engines in the 250-...SuggestedFull timeWork experience placement$34 - $50 per hour
...selection and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and fuel... ...Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control... ...and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems Coordinate with... ...Qualifications Knowledge of jet and piston engine fundamentals...SuggestedHourly payFull timeWork experience placementInternshipImmediate start$112k - $153k
...Electric Propulsion Engineer DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California... ...profiles. Develop propulsion test plans and support bench testing, ground... ...within the aerospace or UAV industry. ~ Hands-on experience...SuggestedFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startVisa sponsorshipWork visa$112k - $153k
JOB TITLE: Electric Propulsion EngineerLOCATION: Irvine,... ...relocate if necessary?Summary:Leads selection, sizing, and... ....Develops propulsion test plans and supports... ...avionics, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless... ...within the aerospace or UAV industry.Hands-on experience...SuggestedPermanent employmentFull timeContract workRelocation- Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer (Senior or Staff) to ensure propulsion hardware can be manufactured, assembled, tested, and integrated at production rate with the quality and reliability our programs demand. You will...Suggested
- ...Strike (AD&S) Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to... ...to AD&S - air‑breathing jet turbines, ramjets, and solid... ...manufactured, assembled, tested, and integrated at production... ..., assembly, and cost - leading or supporting DFM/DFA reviews...Contract work
$166k - $220k
...Team The Air Dominance & Strike Propulsion Integration team is... ...Dominance & Strike Propulsion Engineers own the full development lifecycle... ...generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance,... ...What You’ll Do Serve as a lead or key contributor in the...Full timeWork experience placement$166k - $220k
...The Air Dominance and Strike propulsion integration team is responsible... ...propulsion integration engineers own the full development lifecycle... ..., to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient... ...WHAT YOU’LL DO Serve as a lead or key contributor in the...Full timeWork experience placement$166k - $220k
...missions. Working across product, engineering, business development,... ...the Maritime team develops, tests, deploys, and sustains the Anduril... ...About the Job You will own propulsion and hydrodynamic design for a... ...Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Lead, you will lead thruster...Full timeWork experience placementWorldwide- ...is seeking motivated interns to contribute to propulsion and air vehicle projects in a fast-paced defense... .... You will help select and integrate engines and components for unmanned air vehicles, design CAD parts, test propulsion systems, and coordinate with vendors...Internship
$166k - $250k
...advantage in this contested war-fighting domain. WHY WE’RE HERE As a Propulsion Engineer for our Space team, you will contribute to the understanding... ...all else will be responsible for the successful design, test and operations of the propulsion subsystem onboard Anduril’s...Immediate start- Anduril Industries is seeking engineering interns for an in-person 16-24 week winter 2027 program in our California offices. You will... ...air vehicles, and contribute to design, fabrication, and testing of propulsion components. The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors,...
$132k - $198k
Anduril seeks an experienced engineer in Costa Mesa to support UAV design and integration. The role involves working closely with a team to conceptualize... ..., and ensure vehicle performance through rigorous testing. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience,...- True Anomaly seeks a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer to design, build, and test propulsion systems for next-generation space vehicles. You will be a technical... ...the future of missile defense technology. You will lead a multidisciplinary group of engineers,...
- Own mechanical integration of propulsion systems from concept through prototype, testing, qualification, and production, including interfaces, packaging, and hardware design. Perform engineering analyses, resolve mechanical and environmental interface issues, support system...
- Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and test propulsion electronics for avionics systems. You will lead full-cycle PCB design, develop flight controller circuits, and ensure reliability through rigorous analysis and testing...
$191k - $253k
...is seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Engineer based in Costa Mesa, CA to develop and test cutting edge electronics for propulsion system. We are looking for a self-starter with... ...environments. Comprehensive Testing: Lead board bring‑ups, Design Verification Testing...Full timeWork experience placement- Anduril Industries is seeking a senior engineer to lead UAV system architecture, design small drones, and prototype interfaces for next-generation... ...to advance concepts to flight-ready systems, with hands-on testing and occasional travel. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary...
- ...technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB As a Propulsion Test Engineer, you will develop, build, and execute the test campaigns... ...experience serving as a Test Director, console operator, or lead test engineer during live engine runs or hazardous hot‑fire...Full timeWork experience placement
$167k - $222k
...us. ABOUT THE JOB You will own propulsion design for a maritime... ...Reporting to the Endurance Systems Lead, you'll lead thruster design and... .... You'll set the analysis and test plan, work collaboratively with... ...with the Senior Hydrodynamics Engineer to match the thruster to the vehicle...Full timeWork experience placement- ...Design: Translate system-level propulsion requirements into robust designs... ...component selection, bring-up, test, debug, and integration with the propulsion system. Engine System Electronics: Design and... ...environments. Comprehensive Testing: Lead board bring-ups, Design...
$115k - $150k
...Industries is seeking an MDAO Engineer to develop the engineering... ...interfaces that connect aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, mass properties,... ..., documentation, automated testing, reproducibility, and... ...optimization. Experience with UAV, aircraft, missile, or defense...Permanent employmentWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaWeekend work$130k - $135k
...Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer to support the development of... ...you will help design, simulate, test, and integrate algorithms that... ..., avionics, aerodynamics, propulsion, systems, and flight-test teams... ...testing. Participation in rocketry, UAV, robotics, Design/Build/Fly,...Permanent employmentWork experience placementSummer workInternshipWork at officeLocal areaWeekend work$165k - $245k
...temporary roles YOUR MISSION As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including... ...architecture. Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in...Permanent employmentTemporary workFixed term contractWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours$146k - $194k
...Team Anduril’s Space Manufacturing team is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer for Propulsion and Energetics to join our team. Your expertise will help... ...: tanks, lines, fittings, valves, proof and leak testing, and cleanliness control for propulsion-grade fluid systems...Full timeWork experience placement$176.8k - $239.2k
Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Experienced, Lead, Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security's Experimental... ...algorithms, build high-fidelity simulations, implement and test flight software, and support integration and flight test in...Permanent employmentWork experience placementCurrently hiringRelocationVisa sponsorshipWork visaFlexible hoursShift work$191k - $253k
...partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production... ...—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide... ...seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Lead to join the team at our Costa... ...define and execute hardware test plans, iterate on designs,...Work experience placement- ...Description Position Title: Senior Systems Engineer, UAV Open Architecture Location: Irvine,... ...flight hours, high-impact ISR capabilities, leading counter-UAS systems, and breakthrough... ...with mechanical, electrical, software, and test teams to ensure timely and effective...Full timeWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startVisa sponsorshipWork visa
$176.8k - $239.2k
...Systems Group (ESG) is hiring Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Experienced, Lead, Senior) to join our team in Seal Beach or El Segundo, CA... ...algorithms, build high‑fidelity simulations, implement and test flight software, and support integration and flight test in...Permanent employmentWork experience placementRelocationVisa sponsorshipWork visaFlexible hoursShift workDay shift- ...Job Description Position Title: Systems Engineer III – Integration & Verification Lead Reports To: Systems Engineer Manager... ...Maintains configuration discipline across as-built, as-tested, and as-shipped configurations. Qualifications...Work at officeRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours
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